The Street Church

Salt and light. Two incredibly simple illustrations Jesus used to show his followers how they ought to live differently from the surrounding culture, and simultaneously how they'll impact that culture for the kingdom of God. So it's worth asking, how salty are we? How brightly do we shine?

What are the Beatitudes all about? In Jesus' opening remarks to his famous Sermon on the Mount, he describes the character qualities that he desires his followers to embody - and the blessing they will receive. At first reading, it looks like a simple list, but dive a bit deeper, and you'll see they are incredibly counter-cultural.

We wrap up our One Another summer series by looking at the outworking of how we love, bear with, forgive and show humility towards one another in the church: we serve each other. What gifts have you received that can be used to encourage and bless others in service?

What if humility is not optional, but essential to becoming like Jesus? In Philippians 2:1–11, we’re challenged to “value others above yourselves” and to adopt the mindset of Christ, who took the posture of a servant. This sermon connects Philippians 2 with Jesus’ “golden rule” (Matthew 7:12) and brings it into real life: relationships, church community, consumerism, boundaries, generosity, and what it looks like to love people when it’s costly.What is one practical way you can value someone else above yourself this week?

In Colossians 3:1–14, we discover that God’s “dress code” is not about what’s on your body, but what’s forming your character: compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, and love. This sermon gets practical about how to deal with difficult people, when to bear with someone, and when to forgive, so resentment doesn’t quietly shape your life. If you’ve ever struggled with anger, grudges, awkward relationships, or the urge to isolate, this is for you.